Sometimes a change in career can be a choice that has been a long time coming or an abrupt, unforeseen downsize that blindsides you. No matter the reasons behind a career change, taking the time to foster relationships and check in with yourself about your career goals and personal values will make the outcome much […]
How to Successfully Network with Executive Search Consultants
Networking with executive search consultants is vital to the course of your career when you find yourself searching for a new job. Executive search consultants work with companies looking to fill senior level positions in their firm; therefore, networking with them is a powerful resource that will help you take the next step in your […]
What to Do When You Are Blindsided by Downsizing
When you are blindsided by downsizing: There are times when you are aware that downsizing might be on the horizon, but, more often than not, it is something that you just do not see coming. Companies will downsize for various reasons, but it is rare to know how you will fare in the process. Obviously, […]
How to Handle Disappointment with Dignity
It seems like it is never expected until it happens. You may have been in your job for 20+ years with positive evaluations, but, ultimately job security is a myth. You have no control over those decisions, and they can happen when you least expect it. As always, downsizing does not come without a myriad […]
Terminated or Laid Off – How to Leave Your Job Professionally
Whether you leave on your own accord or not, how you transition out of a job has a significant impact on your professional future. Leaving an employer on a bad note causes irreparable damage that not only hurts your chances of future employment with that company but also adds a red flag to your employment […]
What Did You Learn from Downsizing?
Losing your job through downsizing is a tough life lesson. It’s not just emotionally and financially difficult, it forces you to confront difficult truths, too. Don’t throw away the chance for real growth, even when it’s painful: What did you learn from downsizing? Here are eight lessons my own clients have learned over the years […]
Connect with Recruiters
A professional recruiter isn’t a nuisance call, or a minor gatekeeper to the jobs you want, they are hiring influencers you are fortunate to know, and should work hard to keep as valuable network connections. Busy and in-demand, it can be difficult to connect with the right recruiters, but it’s worth the effort. A placement […]
Termination Tweets?
A recent public dismissal of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was surprising, not because of the widely acknowledged and growing differences between the White House agenda and his own, but because his termination was done by tweet. Short, to the point, and very, very public. Are termination tweets going to become a standard method […]
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
The old wisdom says you have a choice: Either put in a small amount of effort to prevent an issue, or spend a great deal of effort fixing it once it’s become significant. Stitches in a weakening seam, or making sure your resume is up-to-date before you need it, a little effort now can save […]
Unexpected Job Loss Checklist
Into every career a little unemployment must fall. If experience job loss and suddenly find yourself downsized, it can be a big jolt to your ego, finances, and sense of purpose. It’s easy to become paralyzed by indecision and the emotions that come when left without a job to go to every day. What can […]